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April 16, 2025 3:18 PM

India awards 28 oil and gas blocks as exploration push accelerates

The government has awarded 28 oil and gas blocks across eight sedimentary basins—spanning 1.36 lakh sq. km—under the latest bidding round, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Tuesday. An additional two blocks were granted under the Special Discovered Small Field (DSF) Round, following 60 bids. Speaking at the contract signing ceremony for Round IX of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), Puri said 76% of India’s total exploration area has come u...

April 14, 2025 11:07 AM

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Jai Bhim Padyatra’ in Patna with over 6,000 youth volunteers

In a powerful tribute to the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday. The event witnessed the participation of over 6,000 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers and was flagged off by Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav. Organized as part of a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the padayatra celebrated Babasaheb’s co...

April 4, 2025 2:36 PM

Government unveils five-pillar strategy to make culture a catalyst for Viksit Bharat

In a move to embed India’s rich heritage into its development trajectory and elevate the cultural sector as a key driver of the Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision, the government has introduced a five-pillar strategy. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat detailed the Ministry of Culture’s roadmap to transform India into a globally respected cultural powerhouse. The five strategic pillars aim to integrate the country’s ...

March 27, 2025 10:44 AM

Piyush Goyal emphasizes innovation and intellectual property strength at National IP Awards 2024

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, reiterated the government's commitment to bolstering India's intellectual property (IP) ecosystem through legislative changes, administrative reforms, and new initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and research. Speaking at the National Intellectual Property (IP) Awards 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Wednesday, Goyal said, “This is the sangam of tradition and technology. Innovation has always been in our DNA. We are ver...

March 25, 2025 9:59 AM

Viksit Bharat: Unleashing the potential of a billion dreams

Over the last three decades, I have had the honour of serving India from close quarters in various capacities, witnessing its remarkable transformation journey. From the corridors of influence in Uttar Pradesh to the remotest villages, I have seen the heart of this nation-its people-thrive on resilience and get inspired by their aspirations. Today, as we stand at an inflection point for India, the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047-a fully developed nation-feels closer and realistically attainable. T...

March 19, 2025 9:19 PM

PM Modi and Bill Gates discuss technology, innovation, and sustainability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, where they discussed a range of topics, including technology, innovation, and sustainability. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi described the discussion as "excellent" in a post on social media platform X. "As always, an excellent meeting with Bill Gates. We spoke about diverse issues, including tech, innovation, and sustainability, towards creating a better future for the ...

March 13, 2025 12:02 PM

Lok Sabha passes Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha passed the Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, on Wednesday, marking a significant step in reforming India’s oil and gas sector. The bill, earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, aims to modernize the regulatory framework to attract more investment and boost exploration and production in the oil and gas industry. The amendments are designed to enhance energy availability, accessibility, affordability, and security, contributing to India’s...

March 6, 2025 10:48 AM

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates World Sustainable Development Summit 2025, emphasizes India’s leadership in climate action

Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday. Addressing the summit, Yadav highlighted India's growing role in driving climate action, with a special focus on the Global South's contributions to shaping the global climate agenda. The summit themed Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions was Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute ...

March 5, 2025 9:02 AM

PM Modi to address post-budget webinar on employment, focus on job growth and innovation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in the Post-Budget Webinar on Employment on Wednesday, at 1:30 PM via video conferencing. The event, centered around the themes of investing in people, the economy, and innovation, will bring together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for employment generation and economic growth. Employment generation has been a core focus of the government, with multiple initiatives launched under the Prime Minister’s vision to create job opportunities...

February 27, 2025 5:32 PM

National Geospatial Policy: liberalizing access to geospatial data

The National Geospatial Policy (NGP), announced by the Centre on December 28, 2022, seeks to liberalize access to geospatial data, foster innovation in governance, business, and academia, and drive India toward its vision of a self-reliant "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. A key objective of the NGP is to establish a high-resolution topographical survey and mapping system by 2030, along with creating a highly accurate Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for the entire country. The policy outlines a strategic...